Charging ahead with magnesium batteries
A battery for laptops and smart phones that is long-lasting, safe and affordable is a step closer thanks to work by A*STAR researchers.
Materials Science
Jun 29, 2016
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New method for monitoring internet traffic to detect cyber attacks
The brute force and sheer scale of current Internet attacks put a heavy strain on classic methods of intrusion detection. Moreover, these methods aren't prepared for the rapidly growing number of connected devices: scalability ...
Security
Jun 29, 2016
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Polymeric materials that stretch out when electrically stimulated can benefit from realistic numerical simulations
Robotic devices are usually composed of hard components such as aluminum and steel, in contrast to the soft tissues that power biological organisms. A study conducted by A*STAR researchers now makes it easier to turn squishy, ...
Polymers
Jun 29, 2016
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Nanofluidics research could contribute to oil spill cleanup strategies
The spreading of mixable liquids into 'droplet hats' was observed for the first time, which could lead to insight into improving strategies for cleaning animals affected by oil spills.
Soft Matter
Jun 29, 2016
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Advanced signal processing and magnetic layer stacking promises to increase hard drive capacity and reliability
The next generation of magnetic hard drives could be based on a new combination of technologies developed by A*STAR researchers aimed at increasing performance by stacking hard disk data and tracking bits in separate layers.
General Physics
Jun 29, 2016
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Computer model fills fundamental knowledge gaps of a high performance solar material
Laboratory-scale solar cells based on inexpensive, crystalline materials called perovskites have emerged as serious contenders to silicon in terms of their efficiency at capturing energy from sunlight. Unfortunately, the ...
Materials Science
Jun 29, 2016
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Why research has not been able to solve the gun control debate
Can more guns lead to less crime, or is increased gun control the best way to promote a more peaceful society?
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2016
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Lifting transgender military ban is significant but leaves issues to resolve, social policy expert says
As the U.S. military prepares to lift its prohibition on transgender service members, a University of Kansas researcher who studies social change in the military said there could be several obstacles to address after the ...
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2016
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Sexual arms race drives range expansion in beetle species
A battle between the sexes may be behind a dramatic shift in diving beetle populations over the past three decades, a new study shows.
Plants & Animals
Jun 29, 2016
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Northern bird found to be more resilient to winter weather
One of the UK's most widespread songbirds, the Wren, varies in its resilience to winter weather, depending on where it lives in Britain, according to new UEA research.
Ecology
Jun 29, 2016
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